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constant vs equilibrium constant

equilibrium constant vs constant

constant and equilibrium constant both are nouns.

constant is an adjective but equilibrium constant is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
constant Yes Yes No No
equilibrium constant Yes No No No
As nouns, equilibrium constant is a hyponym of constant; that is, equilibrium constant is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constant:
  • constant: a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
  • equilibrium constant: (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction)
constant (noun) equilibrium constant (noun)
a quantity that does not vary (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction)
a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
constant (adjective) equilibrium constant (adjective)
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
unvarying in nature
Difference between constant and equilibrium constant

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